Christmastime is my absolute favorite holiday season. Trader Joe's is my absolute favorite grocery store. Put them together and I'm pretty much in heaven. That's why our blog post today is covering my favorite Trader Joe Christmas Must-Haves.
If you're lucky enough to have a Trader Joe's where you live, give a little bit of thanks. That store is AMAZING. And once the fall-winter season rolls around, I really don't want to shop anywhere else. They have such amazing season offerings.
Now, full disclosure - I'm writing this article a few months before Christmas. SO - I can't fully guarantee that all of these products are still offered by ...
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The What’s What on Wakame
We might get tired of some of the greens we eat day in and day out, so it never hurts to keep things varied! When you’ve had your fill of kale, spinach, and sprouts, you can turn your attention to the sea, where you are sure to find a variety of tasty greens, including wakame.
Those who adore Japanese cuisine are no stranger to wakame. Technically a vegetable, wakame is a seaweed used in dishes like miso soup.
This article will explore the finer points of wakame, including nutritional content, health benefits, and where to shop for it. To conclude, we’ll provide tips on how to incorporate wakame into your diet.
What is wakame, ...
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Turkey Sausage Patties with Lemon Spinach
I'm really excited about these turkey sausage patties with lemon spinach. Let me tell you why...
If I'm being totally honest, I eat eggs for breakfast a lot. Scrambled, fried (or "bubble" as my boyfriend calls them), in an omelet, poached, hard-boiled. Literally, I like them all.
But sometimes, a girl's gotta switch it up a little bit. And with my experience working with nutrition clients, I know that not everyone feels the same about eggs as I do. In fact, one of the most frequent requests we get is for egg-free breakfast recipes.
If you have ever found yourself wondering if a paleo breakfast without eggs is possible, bookmark ...
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Cream of Zucchini Soup
This cream of zucchini soup isn't necessarily a "Fall" recipe, but I know we have plenty of readers in warm climates. If that's you, then this recipe is one you'll want to save!
Or - if you're a zucchini lover but you're in Autumn right now, bookmark this recipe and come back to it next summer when the zucchini are poppin'. This soup definitely makes any warm summer day a delicious one.
Having a plethora of zucchini-based recipes on hand is especially important if you have the vegetable planted in your garden. For anyone who has ever planted zucchini before, you know that you'll have a whole bounty of them before the summer ends. ...
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Pumpkin Smoothie – Like Pie in a Glass!
The pumpkin train just keeps on rolling. Now, I'm not going to lie - this recipe might not be for everyone. If you're not a fan of pumpkin, you probably want to steer clear. Hey, we can't please everyone all the time, am I right?
But if you're a pumpkin lover - or even better...a pumpkin PIE lover, you'll want to make this one. It's seriously like drinking pumpkin pie filling. This smoothie is just one more way to really embrace the holiday season. SPOOKY SZN, let's go!
Like I said, if you love pumpkin pie, this is the recipe for you. But for a lot of our readers, the traditional pumpkin pie (crust and all) is out of the question. ...
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Pumpkin Spiced Chicken Thighs
It's officially October. You know what that means, right? PUMPKIN SPICED EVERYTHING. These pumpkin spiced chicken thighs are no exception.
I know - we're about a month behind Starbucks. They released their famous Pumpkin Spiced Latte in late August. But, in my opinion, we should hold off on our crazy love for pumpkin until October. It just feels appropriate :)
But now, the month is here. And I'm going full-pumpkin on all the meals that I can manage. Enter...these pumpkin spiced chicken thighs.
I know what you might be thinking...what kind of craziness is this recipe? But let me tell you that these chicken thighs are so dang good. ...
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Spinach and Avocado Scramble
I've probably made this spinach and avocado scramble 1239487234897234987 times over the years. It's THAT easy and versatile. And like I've said before, I always feel really good about myself anytime I can sneak vegetables into my breakfast.
For all our keto-following friends out there, this is a great breakfast option for you as well. You've got your protein and fats in there and a bunch of micronutrients as well.
The boost of flavor in this recipe comes from two of my most favorite ingredients ever - shallot and garlic. Let's be honest, anytime a recipe calls for garlic, I (at least) double what it calls for. As for shallots, they ...
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Apple Cinnamon Green Smoothie
Fall is coming, y'all. Can you feel it? I LOVE the fall season, so obviously I'm deep diving into this season with all things cozy. Although fall is coming, the weather here hasn't exactly caught up yet. So, this apple cinnamon green smoothie is a recipe acknowledging the warm weather but letting me indulge in some of my favorite fall flavors.
I love fall for comforting, warm, hearty foods. But like I said, the weather where I live just really hasn't caught that vibe yet. The last few weeks of late summer are hanging tight. That's why I opted for a smoothie.
I really only like smoothies in warm weather. Other than that, I like to ...
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Ginger Green Smoothie
Some smoothies are sweet. This one isn't so much. You've been warned 😆. This ginger green smoothie is a little spicy and a lot of nutritious. It's a great option if you're looking for something to give you a little kick in the morning or as a mid-afternoon snack.
No one ever said that smoothies are limited just to fruits. So if you've been a strictly fruit smoothie maker, maybe it's time to switch things up and throw some veggies in your blender.
This ginger green smoothie features a combination of some super nutrient-dense green fruits and vegetables. Of course, you've got spinach in there. That's what gives it the bright green ...
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Keto Cereal Is Here! Meet Magic Spoon
If you're looking for a keto cereal, look no further than Magic Spoon. It doesn't matter if you're paleo, keto, low carb, or you just EAT FOOD, this cereal is delicious no matter what diet you follow. Not only that, but it is protein-packed so you can start your day on the right foot.
For me, the cereals of my childhood to bring up major nostalgia. My favorites were Froot Loops, Frosted Flakes, and Cinnamon Toast Crunch. There was nothing quite like grabbing a big bowl of cereal on a Saturday morning and tuning in to my favorite cartoons like Recess or Doug.
But we all grow up eventually, and you start to choose "better" cereals - ...
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